MUSCAT: Who’s who from the world of Oman’s business, government, education and technology converged at the Sheraton Oman Hotel to be a part of the prestigious fourth edition of TAS Conclave, which witnessed a lineup of brilliant speakers and panelists on Thursday, December 19.

Presided over by Her Highness Dr. Taghreed bint Turki bin Mahmoud Al Said, Founder of Learn and Inspire, the landmark forum featured strategists, policy makers and influencers, all of who congregated to celebrate Oman’s achievements and reflect on the future in areas of economy, diplomacy, infrastructure, technology, startup, innovation and education.

His Highness Sayyid Dr. Adham bin Turki Al Said, Assistant Professor, College of Economics and Political Science at Sultan Qaboos University delivered the keynote address that captivated the audience at the Conclave. HH Sayyid Adham reflected on the historical perspectives such as those in the journey of the Jewel of Muscat replicating a 1,000 year-old of the sea-faring nation from Oman to Singapore passing through India, Sri Lanka and Malaysia.

The Conclave also boasted an impressive lineup of guest speakers – His Excellency Amit Narang, Indian Ambassador, Haitham Al Salmi, and CEO of Muscat Stock Exchange who provided fresh new perspectives on the proceedings.

Her Highness Dr. Taghreed also launched the fifth edition of TAS ICONS Magazine and presented the TAS Business Awards, the industry ‘Oscar’ from the stable of The Arabian Stories. 14 top companies and six individuals received awards for various achievements. Two panel discussions focusing on the future of SMEs and AI were held. The panel on SME sector moderated by Paul George had a powerful list of speakers including Dr. Aadil Thomas Alexander, Executive Director of Al Adrak Trading and Contracting, Said Al Busaidi, Head of Marketing and Corporate Communications at Bank Dhofar, Aankush Bhatia, Founder and CEO of KitchenomiKs and Sultan Al Zadjali, CEO of Musalih.

The second panel led by Tomy Bosco, Business Area Director and Partner at Nortal, saw panelists such as Masoud Al Rawahi, Founder and CEO of PhazeRO, Saud Al Zakwani, Head of Digital Transformation at Petroleum Development Oman, Eugen Comendant, Chief Commercial Officer, Awasr and Vallavaraj Athinarayanan, Dean of College of Advanced Technology, highlighted the importance of AI and how it will reshape Oman’s digital journey. Until the next edition of TAS Conclave, the just concluded event will stand as a testimony to the power of dialogue and discourse to generate change in the society.

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